School Welfare Officer - Milton Keynes

Interaction Recruitment; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Welfare Officer for a secondary school in Milton Keynes. The ideal candidate will have experience in pastoral support roles and a strong understanding of safeguarding practices. Responsibilities include supporting pupils with social and emotional issues, liaising with families, and promoting student well-being. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism.

Qualifications

• Experience in a pastoral or safeguarding role within education or children's services.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and related legislation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to pupils experiencing social, emotional, or welfare issues.
• Act as a key point of contact for safeguarding and child protection concerns.
• Work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead to implement support strategies.
• Promote positive attendance, behaviour, and student well-being across the school.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Understanding of safeguarding

Ability to manage sensitive situations

Job description

Overview

Interaction Education are delighted to be working closely with a fantastic secondary school in the Milton Keynes area in their search for a Welfare Officer.

This role would suit someone with previous experience working in this role, or within a schools pastoral support setting/alternative provision.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support to pupils experiencing social, emotional, or welfare issues.
• Act as a key point of contact for safeguarding and child protection concerns.
• Work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to implement support strategies.
• Liaise with families and external agencies to coordinate early help or specialist interventions.
• Maintain accurate records in line with safeguarding protocols and GDPR.
• Promote positive attendance, behaviour, and student well-being across the school.

Person Specification

• Experience in a pastoral, welfare, or safeguarding role within education or children\'s services.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and related legislation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive situations with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Knowledge of local support services and referral pathways in Milton Keynes is desirable.

If this is the one for you, please apply or for more information contact Tom at Interaction Education to discuss further.